Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309052272 - J. Cashman, Inc./Testa Corp-Joint Venture
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
J. Cashman, Inc./Testa Corp-Joint Venture
Hwy 17 (Pearman Bridge)
Charleston, SC 29403
Mailing Address:
222 Huger Street, Charleston, SC 29403
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1622
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/03/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/13/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100376102 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,550 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 10/12/2005 | 10/18/2005 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260501 A02 | 10/12/2005 | 10/17/2005 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260501 B01 | 10/12/2005 | 10/18/2005 | $875 | $875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260502 D16 | 10/12/2005 | 10/18/2005 | $875 | $875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 10/12/2005 | 11/14/2005 | $875 | $875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19260503 A02 | 10/12/2005 | 11/14/2005 | $875 | $875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 7. | 01007A | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 10/12/2005 | 10/18/2005 | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 8. | 01007B | Serious | 19260501 A02 | 10/12/2005 | 10/17/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01008A | Serious | 19260501 B01 | 10/12/2005 | 10/18/2005 | $350 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 10. | 01008B | Serious | 19260502 D16 | 10/12/2005 | 10/18/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01008C | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 10/12/2005 | 11/14/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01008D | Serious | 19260503 A02 | 10/12/2005 | 11/14/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 02001 | Other | 19260503 B01 | 10/12/2005 | 11/14/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
During demolition of a bridge, Employee #1 was working with other employees on the demolition crew. Another employee in an extensible boom aerial lift was cutting girder supports and Employee #1 walked onto the bridge section being demolished to get inside the lift to assist with the cutting. Before reaching the aerial lift, Employee #1 fell, along with a 100-ft section of the bridge, to an island below. Employee #1 suffered a concussion and died at the scene.
Keywords: DEMOLITION, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, BRIDGE, CONCUSSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309052272 | Fatality | Concussion | Construction trades, n.e.c. |
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